David Pelcovitz is a psychologist whose career over the past 25 years has focused on clinical practice and research efforts in areas related to trauma, child abuse and parenting.  He is currently a Professor at Yeshiva University. This site contains a number of articles and Powerpoint presentations writtten or co-authored by Dr. Pelcovitz addressing two broad areas:

• Material related to courses taught at Yeshiva University, both at RIETS and Azrieli. These pages contain links related to Psychological perspectives on parenting and  psychosocial issues facing rabbis, educators and parents raising children and adolescents.
• The results of research and clinical efforts in the area of the impact of trauma, abuse and loss on children and adolescents